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Zander Koppenhaver

Mrs. Cramer

English Comp 1 Pd. 4

December 13, 2019

Important Aspects of Gym Class

Gym class and going to the gym can be rough at some points in your powerlifting

or cardio career. People have different perspectives on going to the gym, or what their

kids favorite class is like. Most people enjoy the gym, they like playing kick ball,

running, lifting, or overall just getting in shape. Going to the gym can be a good way of

making new friends and figuring out new information on what you can do to better your

gym career. Gym class is fun for most kids, but some hate it because they are not in

shape, so what we can do for them is get them in shape, so they have a good time with

everybody. It’s the same with adults, scientists have proven that people that go to the

gym are in better moods and are easier going than people that don’t go. Things that have

changed over the years for gym class, new ways for kids and adults to get involved in

gym and showing how people enjoy gym class.

During the history of going to the gym and gym class, people have found new

ways to get into shape easier, quicker, and overall more efficiently. People study this

field to get more knowledge to help people or just themselves get into shape. Due to this

studying of new way to play or workout, people don’t spend as much time in the gym or

gym class. Research says that too much exercising can actually be bad for your body

because you can strain yourself. Another thing that has changed in the molecular science
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behind getting in shape, people would always say that protein is always key no matter

what for gaining muscle at the gym. When science is saying that while protein is key,

vegetables are also a huge part of getting in shape. People lack this information, so they

strain themselves in class or while working out. Not only is there a physical and a dietary

factor, there is a way more important thing, the mental game of doing all of these things.

Even if you are being discriminated at your gym, as long as you have your mental game,

no one can stop you (National Public Radio). Just imagine if people always felt welcome

at there local gym, it would be very comforting (National Public Radio). If you can think

to do these two important things, then it defeats the purpose of even trying. These three

things are necessary to be successful in a healthy lifestyle. Without these three things you

can never be successful on getting into a healthy lifestyle and getting into the best shape

of your life.

People have used new things to get kids and adults involved in going to the gym

and gym class. Some schools have used physical education awards to get kids involved.

Most places adults work, offer things like free memberships to gyms, so they’re workers

are in shape to possibly do an even better job for there company. This membership also

included kids of the families that work for that specific company, so the kids can go to

the gym and get a get a good start to knowing their own bodies. Doing these things can

show you what you are truly capable, so you know your limits and just to see how far you

can go. Some people just don’t enjoy Gym class or just basically going to the Gym

(Weekend Edition Saturday). Another thing companies do that can get people involved is

they host events like, 5Ks. These usually get a lot of people from the company to either

walk or run the 5K. Some charitable events are hosted to get people involved in fitness
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for a different cause, whether that be for someone or raising money for another reason.

People also come up with clubs, this can be an effective way to get many kids and adults

involved in going to the gym to get some valuable exercise. Some people don’t enjoy

gym class and try to use bribery to get out of class (Weekend Edition Saturday).

Varieties of people love physical fitness; it is one of the renowned activities in the

world. We all know someone who is a fitness freak, they don’t ever quit. Some people

love the Gym so much that they spend all day there to make a career out of being in

shape, this would be a dream. Having a career in looking fit can also influence others to

go for it and get them to try and do what they have done, some professionals may even

help along the way. They might also try to get us as dedicated as they are, so we can be

healthy and make overall better decisions. It's great to be involved, but too much can be

dangerous for your body. Kids love gym when they are young because they get to be with

there friends for a whole class period and they get to try new games. They get to play

dodgeball, volleyball, football, soccer, and Badminton, everyone under the sun enjoys

one of these sports. People that play sports are overall better people, they interact with

others and get important people skills to better themselves in the long run. Just having fun

in these sports can better anyone who plays. As in, their mood, actions, and the most

important, the ability to sleep better and more soundly.

There are numerous ways gym class has changed over the years, along with how

people start to do physical activities more often, don’t forget how much people actually

love gym class. No matter the time, people have loved gym class because its just overall

enjoyable. Everybody loves a fun physical game, especially when you could have

schoolwork to do instead. People also love going to the gym because it keeps them in
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shape and gives them something to do during the day. Another thing that makes going to

the gym so good, would have to be the good mood and extra energy you can get from

working out. We all know someone who could be in a better mood at some points. Gym

class is honestly one of the most liked things out of all the school activities, working out

is also one of adults and kids favorite activities to do outside of work and school.
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